orb

¹orb

noun \ˈȯrb\

Definition of ORB

1

: any of the concentric spheres in old astronomy surrounding the earth and carrying the celestial bodies in their revolutions

2

archaic : something circular : circle, orbit

3

: a spherical body; especially : a spherical celestial object

4

: eye

5

: a sphere surmounted by a cross symbolizing kingly power and justice

Examples of ORB

1. The moon was a silvery orb.
2. <out of the countless celestial orbs twirling in space, the planet Earth remains the only one we can call home, so perhaps we should take care of it>

Origin of ORB

Middle English, from Middle French orbe, from Latin orbis circle, disk, orb

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to ORB

Synonyms: globe, ¹ball, sphere

Related Words: bead, globule; egg, ellipse, loop, oval, spheroid; circle, ring, rondure, round; chunk, clump, gob, hunk, lump, nugget, wad

Near Antonyms: block, cube, rectangle, square

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Rhymes with ORB

forb, sorb, Sorb